Security Engineer
Hands-on Security Engineer at Credo Technology Group who monitors and responds to security alerts and incidents, administers SIEM/EDR/firewall/DLP platforms, runs vulnerability assessments, and secures cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP, using scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
- Compensation
- $90K–$110K / yr
- Location
- San Jose Office, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- At least 3 years in security engineering, security operations, incident response, or vulnerability management
- Hands-on experience investigating security alerts and incidents and analyzing logs from multiple technologies and data sources
- Experience administering or supporting enterprise security tools; working knowledge of vulnerability assessment, prioritization, remediation, and validation
- Strong understanding of endpoint, network, identity, email, cloud, application, and data-security principles, including Windows and Linux/Unix, TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, and least privilege
- Scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash), strong documentation and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to communicate risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to have
- Experience with platforms such as Rapid7, Tenable, CrowdStrike or Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto Networks Prisma/Strata, and Proofpoint
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 security, cloud-security tooling across AWS, Azure, or GCP, and DLP or data-security platforms
- Exposure to PAM and password vaults, PKI, application control, micro-segmentation, and virtualization technologies
- Experience with security orchestration, workflow automation, and ticketing or remediation tracking (e.g., Jira)
- Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, Google Cloud Security Engineer, or CISSP/Associate of ISC2
Full description
Credo is seeking a hands-on Security Engineer to join the Security Engineering team. This role will help protect the company’s systems, infrastructure, cloud environments, applications, endpoints, and data.
The Security Engineer will investigate security alerts and incidents, manage security technologies, assess vulnerabilities, improve security controls, support third-party security reviews, and partner with infrastructure, cloud, network, application, and business teams to reduce cybersecurity risk.
The successful candidate will be capable of independently investigating technical security issues, driving remediation activities, improving security processes, and clearly communicating findings and risks to stakeholders.
Base salary range is $90,000 - $110,000 a year. The base salary offer will depend on factors such as education, experience, training, skills, qualifications, and location. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, equity and a full range of medical and other benefits.
**Why Credo
- Purpose: We invest in what matters. From meaningful-future shaping projects to competitive compensation, we empower you to grow your career while making a lasting impact.
- People: Connection starts within. We collaborate, celebrate wins, and create an environment where everyone can do their best work.
- Possibilities: Our belief shapes what’s next. Our technology powers the most reliable and energy-efficient connections around the world – and our team powers new products and markets that come next.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents across endpoint, identity, email, network, cloud, and application environments, leading or supporting containment, remediation, and recovery.
- Administer and tune enterprise security platforms (SIEM, EDR/XDR, firewall/SASE, email security, DLP), including detection rules, integrations, health checks, and automation.
- Perform vulnerability and exposure assessments, prioritize remediation by risk, coordinate fixes with IT and application owners, and validate completion.
- Support security monitoring and secure configuration across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and conduct technical security reviews of vendors, SaaS applications, and new technologies.
- Document findings, runbooks, and evidence; support risk assessments and audits aligned with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK; and contribute to security projects and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience), plus at least three years in security engineering, security operations, incident response, or vulnerability management.